Rosemary Green, 77, of Celina, died May 8, 2007, at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born Nov. 19, 1929, in Bluffton, Ind., to Herman and Lavern McGrew Hayse. On April 30, 1948, she married Harold L. Green, who died March 8, 1995.

Surviving are two sons, Stephen M., Celina, and Garth Tom (Dianne), Mercer; two daughters, Evelyn Povisil, Newman, Ga., and Sandra, Celina; 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a son Howard D.; and two brothers, Jesse and James Hayse.

She owned Green & Sons Painting and A.G.E. Painting and was a member of New Life Apostolic Church, Celina.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, Larry Fries officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the church.

Condolences can be sent to www. ketchamripleyfh.earthlink.net.